The Alpha Male Challenge – Week 7
We did the last “Strength Max” wave workout today and I’m really feeling it. The emphasis was on doing 3 sets x 6 reps – but this week there was only 2 minutes rest per set. We also had to do a couple of drop sets in each workout. These were tough, as...
read moreStudy: Obesity Increases Risk of H1N1 Complications
According to the NYT, hospitalization rates are increased for obese/morbidly obese people with swine flu infections. Obesity appears to be a risk factor on a par with pregnancy for developing complications from an infection with pandemic H1N1 influenza, according to the most...
read moreVeggies: Raw vs. Cooked
This article from Scientific American is from March, but it’s still quite timely… It provides a common sense answer to a recurring question: whether it’s best to eat vegetables cooked or raw. The whole article is worth a read, although I’ll give you the...
read moreWhen You Lie Down With Dogs…
…You get up with fleas. It’s an old, old saying, but there’s truth to it. Earlier today, I was exchanging e-mails with a friend, Will Brink. He drew my attention to a recent study published in JANA – the Journal of the American Nutraceutical...
read morePhysicians Have Less Respect for Overweight Patients
This Johns Hopkins study confirms some anecdotes I’ve heard/read. October 22, 2009-Doctors have less respect for their obese patients than they do for patients of normal weight, a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests. The findings raise questions about whether...
read moreDumb Choices II
According to Reuters, the “Smart Choices” labeling program has “voluntarily” postponed “active operations” – pending an investigation by the FDA. Some companies, like Kraft, intend to continue using the system on existing products,...
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